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5 Things You Can Only Relate To If You've Never Broken 90 (Despite Desperately Trying)

For many amateurs, breaking 90 is huge milestone that can also prove pretty elusive. I have been trying (and failing) for years... and I know I am not alone!

Golf Monthly · Jul 2

I Compared My Data To A 20-Handicap Benchmark... The Results Fired Me Up For 2026

As a high-handicapper I often question whether my game is actually moving in the right direction, but the latest Shot Scope data gave me a real confidence boost

Golf Monthly · Feb 13

I'm Hitting My Driver Over 240 Yards (As A 22-Handicapper) Thanks To This Golf Improvement Plan

I'm a high-handicap golfer, at least for now, but thanks to this golf improvement plan I managed to hit my longest ever drive. Here's how...

Golf Monthly · Jan 27

How Healthy Is Golf Compared To Other Popular Sports?

How do the health benefits associated with golf compare to three of the most popular sports worldwide? I did a little research to find out...

Golf Monthly · Aug 13, 2025

The 7 Struggles Only High-Handicap Golfers Can Understand

As a high-handicap golfer, I am well versed to speak of the enduring struggles that 'improving' players experience on the golf course. Here are just seven...

Golf Monthly · Jul 24, 2025

I Hit 60 Putts From 6ft Using Three Different Putting Grips... But Which Worked Best?

I've been in putting grip limbo for a while now, so I decided to do a simple experiment to gather some data... and it was a close call between two contenders

Golf Monthly · Jul 11, 2025